Restore Integrity to EDVA: Remove Halligan, Reinstate Fired Prosecutors

The recent actions of Lindsey Halligan, the interim US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), are deeply concerning and threaten the integrity of our justice system. I urge you to take immediate action to remove Halligan from her position and reinstate the experienced prosecutors who have been unjustly terminated. Halligan's appointment and subsequent actions raise serious questions about the politicization of the EDVA office. Since taking her role, she has fired several senior prosecutors, including Beth Yusi and Kristin Bird, allegedly on suspicions of unauthorized information leaks. This follows the earlier removal of Maggie Cleary, a senior Justice Department prosecutor who briefly led EDVA. The pattern of dismissals extends to other career prosecutors like Michael Ben'Ary and Maya Song, who were fired after Halligan charged former FBI Director James Comey. Troy Edwards Jr., Comey's son-in-law and another career prosecutor, felt compelled to resign. These actions have created a growing divide between Halligan and the office's experienced prosecutors, undermining the EDVA's ability to carry out its crucial work. Particularly troubling is Halligan's unusual personal involvement in courtroom proceedings, especially in the indictments of Trump critics James Comey and Letitia James. This behavior, coupled with the circumstances surrounding her predecessor Erik Siebert's resignation under pressure from former President Trump, suggests a concerning trend of political interference in the justice system. The note left by Ben'Ary criticizing the Justice Department's leadership for prioritizing the punishment of perceived enemies over national security is a stark warning that cannot be ignored. It underscores the urgent need to restore impartiality and professionalism to the EDVA office. I implore you to act swiftly to remove Lindsey Halligan from her position as interim US Attorney for EDVA. Furthermore, I urge you to reinstate the fired prosecutors, including Beth Yusi, Kristin Bird, Maggie Cleary, Michael Ben'Ary, and Maya Song. Their experience and dedication are crucial to maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of the EDVA office. The justice system must remain independent and free from political influence. By taking these steps, you can help restore faith in the EDVA and ensure that it continues to serve the interests of justice rather than political agendas.